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Helene Duhamel
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2019 - Present
2027
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Helene Duhamel (Republican Party) is a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 32. She assumed office on December 3, 2019. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Duhamel (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 32. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
She was appointed to the seat by Governor Kristi Noem (R) in 2019, following the resignation of Alan Solano (R).[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Duhamel was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Judiciary Committee, Chair
- Senate Legislative Procedure Committee
- Senate State Affairs Committee
- Joint Legislative Procedure Committee
2021-2022
Duhamel was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Legislative Procedure Committee
- Senate State Affairs Committee
- Joint Legislative Procedure Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 32
Incumbent Helene Duhamel defeated Karen McNeal in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 32 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Helene Duhamel (R) | 60.0 | 5,189 | |
Karen McNeal (Independent)  | 40.0 | 3,463 | ||
| Total votes: 8,652 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Helene Duhamel advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 32.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Duhamel in this election.
2022
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 32
Incumbent Helene Duhamel defeated Nicole Heenan in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 32 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Helene Duhamel (R) | 56.2 | 4,257 | |
| Nicole Heenan (D) | 43.8 | 3,323 | ||
| Total votes: 7,580 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Nicole Heenan advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 32.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Helene Duhamel advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 32.
2020
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 32
Incumbent Helene Duhamel defeated Michael Calabrese in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 32 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Helene Duhamel (R) | 64.1 | 7,397 | |
| Michael Calabrese (D) | 35.9 | 4,143 | ||
| Total votes: 11,540 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michael Calabrese advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 32.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Helene Duhamel advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 32.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Helene Duhamel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Helene Duhamel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Helene Duhamel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 26.
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2023
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In 2023, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 30.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Dakota State Senate District 32 |
Officeholder South Dakota State Senate District 32 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Alan Solano (R) |
South Dakota State Senate District 32 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
